globalresource:
The passport is reading fail. What specification is needed exactly. Can I go ahead with the Visa schedule without uploading the passport? Someone should answer please. Thansk

You cant go ahead without passport photo

Use your phone and take the photo. Just follow the instruction

86TG:
Good day house, i'm so tired filling the ds 160, i filled it in the past and not hitches, but now its timing out unnecessarily, and it goes back to homepage even when i press next to fill the form, what do i do? thanks

Your internet connection is spotty.
Try a different network or change time of day you are at it.

Thanks @fkj950ax

seyewest:


Wetin dey do you? stop derailing this thread, enough of your childish behavior, no one is supporting illegality but stop derailing the thread.

Who is derailing?
If na ticket i wan buy it won't be considered derailing abi?

immax:
Hi thanks for the advise I just applied for HND part-time program I do work with a company as an accountant I've been working for 2yr with the company my friend is inviting me as student i do earn up to 200k and I will be sponsoring my self ... I have not fill the ds120 pls I need your opinion on this coz the graduation will be coming up on may4th pls what should I do
thanks for your respond in anticipation @seyewest @iyaaliya @janet200 @gurus

Every case has its own merit. Apply and get that direct experience. The tide could turn either way. All these chest beating online COs will not be ones to interview you.
Lastly, na your money you are free to do whatever you wanna do with it.

AfonjaBoston:


Who is derailing?
If na ticket i wan buy it won't be considered derailing abi?

I rather refer you to the ''US POE EXPERIENCE'' thread. I tried to keep it out of here.
Trying to justify your act won't work. try something else.

seyewest:


I rather refer you to the ''US POE EXPERIENCE'' thread. I tried to keep it out of here.
Trying to justify your act won't work. try something else.

You are justifying yourself but someone else cannot
Dont be an unpaid watchman in a faceless forum.

It won't work

AfonjaBoston:


You are justifying yourself but someone else cannot
Dont be an unpaid watchman in a faceless forum.

It won't work

Keep it up.

seyewest:


Keep it up.

You bet

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Colorado is beautiful, mountain skykine is gorgeous.
We are going back!

Can I still apply for visit visa now they have banned Nigerians from entering USA?

Vickiechuks:
Can I still apply for visit visa now they have banned Nigerians from entering USA?

Yes you can apply

Nigeria wasn't banned in the first place.

cinammon:
Guysss I went for my interview today and I got my Visa!!!! I went last year to renew and I got denied. Don’t worry my transcript will come up in 3days
For now here’s the transcript I posted last year from the denial
*********************************************************

So here is my transcript***
My interview was scheduled for 8am Wednesday morning, I went with my Husband and baby. We got there and went through the queues and finally got to the waiting point to be assigned to a VO. The number of colored papers that were already flying around that early was discouraging but hubs stayed positive. We finally got to the front of the VO and the convo below was how it went:
VO: passports please
Me: hands over 3 passports
VO: scans our passports and takes quite some time reading on his screen (going through our applications I guess).
At this point I was starting to get nervous especially since I had been denied before but my husband stayed confident all through.
VO: where are you going to?
Hubs: Maryland to Visit my sister and holiday with the family.
VO: how long will you be spending?
Hubs: 4weeks, we plan to leave Nigeria on the ** of July.
VO: *quiet* scrolls again for sometime, looks up, goes back to his screen.
All this time I just tried to stay calm, not like I had a choice lol.
VO: what do you do for work?
Hubs: I am the head of ****** at *******, (goes further to explain what his role entailed) and my wife is an *****, she works with ******* (goes further to explain my role)
VO: how much do you earn monthly?
Hubs: I earn *******(7 figures) and my wife earns ****** (6 figures) monthly.
VO: you had your first baby in the US?
Hubs: yes
VO: do you have your receipts?
Hubs: yes (hands over hospital, pediatrician and doctor’s receipts)
Hubs: we made full payment through insurance (hands over insurance card)
My husband’s HMO is CIGNA, provided by his employer.
VO: (goes through all the papers) was there any out of pocket payment?
Hubs: No, it was fully paid for by insurance.
VO: how old is your baby? (Looking towards my baby in hand)
Hubs: she is 10 months old, she was born on the 27th of April
VO: (goes back to his screen and scrolls through again)
in my last interview I had mentioned that I applied for the visa to go have my baby but my baby came early before my appointment date and my appointment was on the 30th of April, so I guess he was trying to count back to see if my story at the time was true.
I also believe that the VO who denied me before was not convinced that I had given birth then seeing my tummy was still big lol. She must have thought that I was still pregnant and was trying to evade defending financial capability for child birth.
VO: do you plan to incure any medical expenses on this trip?
Both of us: NO
VO: have you been to China before?
Hubs: yes I was in China twice last year.
VO: when?
Hubs: err I may have to check my passport, I can’t remember exactly but it was in August. I spoke up saying it was April and June and my husband and I went back and forth a bit lol.
VO: let me just. Check your passport.
(Checks and looks back up) she was correct.
Hubs: (smiles) she knows these things better than I do I have to admit.
VO: (smiles) Ok, everything looks good so I will be issuing your visas. Please pick up in 3 business days (hands us the white paper) you can go and make payment to the cashier.
The excitement was not of this world lol nobody likes being rejected.
*just to add* my husband is a frequent traveler and has been to the US multiple times, he did his MBA in the US too. Even though we were not asked for travel history.
Then again Hubs answered questions in full and confidently that even I myself was amused. He handled it like it was nothing.
If I want to really put a pin on what worked, because the VO really took the little time he had to drill through our application, it would be that my husband’s profile was strong.
Then again there were many people there who from their interview had strong profiles too but got denied maybe they were not convincing enough?! I cannot really say. For mums who have had babies in the US, always make sure you have your receipts.
There was a family who was denied, their son had a US passport and was 8years old but they did not have medical receipts. They were denied.
please try to also answer questions fully, don’t just drop one word answers. Ensure your answers align with what you have filled in your application, you can always save out a copy of your application and go through it before your interview. Pray for Favour too.
Good luck.

@ cinnamon the way you are so excited your thanksgiving tomorrow for church go sweet Bishop for belle

cinammon:

So here is my transcript***
My interview was scheduled for 8am Wednesday morning, I went with my Husband and baby. We got there and went through the queues and finally got to the waiting point to be assigned to a VO. The number of colored papers that were already flying around that early was discouraging but hubs stayed positive. We finally got to the front of the VO and the convo below was how it went:
There was a family who was denied, their son had a US passport and was 8years old but they did not have medical receipts. They were denied.
please try to also answer questions fully, don’t just drop one word answers. Ensure your answers align with what you have filled in your application, you can always save out a copy of your application and go through it before your interview. Pray for Favour too.
Good luck.

Congrats I'm happy for you.

Please how do I retrieve my last application ID in order to retrieve my last DS-160 application.Thanks

Men na wa oooo . I was trying to schedule visa appointment in Abuja this morning and the next available date was 10th of March. Only for me to come back this evening and the next available date is 1st of May. Please how do i get a much more closer date. Somebody help

Please how can you view available dates?

highvibration:
approved b1/b2. Lagos embassy. and i have to say, I couldn't have done it without this thread.

vo: where are you going to?
me: university name, town, state
vo; what are you going for?
me: i was invited to present a paper at 'university name' at 'conference name'
vo: whats that?
me; i explained the conference in more detail
vo; how long are you going for?
me: 6 days
vo: have you left nigeria before?
me: yes, been to a few countries in europe. spain, netherlands, italy. ive been across africa, morocco, mauritius, etc. I love to travel
vo: what do you do?
me; i work as a consultant on XYZ project
vo: how much do you earn
me; 850k a month
vo: are you married?
me: no
vo: any kids?
me: no
vo: tell me about your paper
me: i ramble for about 30 seconds. (he is nodding his head as if its enough abeg)
vo: i'm going to approve your visa.... (hands over pink slip)

observations/advice:
1. i wasn't asked for any documents. in my application as I was going for a conference, i selected only B1 ( i got that tip from here)
2. i prepared my questions and answers and rehearsed (nairaland tip). even yesterday i read the thread and saw a lady answered her question immediately with the name of the course, venue, state. so i updated my answers so my response will be concise (another tip from here)
3. i didnt hesitate with my answers (the benefit of rehearsing) . too many people were saying 'ehn?', meanwhile me far away could hear the questions
3. don't ramble. be confident. don't lie on your application. i've been refused over 10yrs ago and even though i didnt do biometrics, I mentioned it. (nairaland tip) LIES WILL MAKE YOU NERVOUS.
4. don't engage in chatchat with people. all that 'naija is bad/they arent giving visa's etc etc. it ruins your energy. be silent and focus on why you are there (my personal advice)
5. they were approving and refusing people. the vo i met refused a lady for student visa because the course date was in the past. he advised her to get a new i20 from the uni. he refused a mama who couldn't explain what she did there her last visit for 2mths. they aren't demons. they have their reasons for either refusals or approvals.

Good luck to all. I hope this helps.

please I will be attending interview based on conference I want to know how you answered that first question well please

Gurus in the house I will be going for an interview on Thursday at Abuja for base on b1 b2 visa for conference I will like to know the type of questions to expect and how to answer them I will appreciate if someone help

smith042:
Gurus in the house I will be going for an interview on Thursday at Abuja for base on b1 b2 visa for conference I will like to know the type of questions to expect and how to answer them I will appreciate if someone help

Hi You may want to search transcripts on this thread and read through. I do not always agree with them though. I ll recommend cramming your DS 160. Packaging your ties and having money in the bank.

Conferences do not appear to hold water anymore. Would you like to change this to a vacation? I do wish you Luck

seyewest:


Congrats I'm happy for you.

Thank you!

smith042:
Gurus in the house I will be going for an interview on Thursday at Abuja for base on b1 b2 visa for conference I will like to know the type of questions to expect and how to answer them I will appreciate if someone help

Although conference as a reason for travel does not really hold water again, my advice is make sure you know every detail about the conference, the organizers, who is sponsoring, most importantly what you do and how the conference relates to what you do/ why the conference is really important to you. You have to really demonstrate why you need to attend the conference.
Memorize your ds-160 well. They may not ask you all the questions you need to be able to give all the details but you can maximize the opportunity of whatever you are asked to provide the necessary details while keeping it short and smart. You must know the cost of the conference especially if it’s self sponsored and other expenses you will incure because you may be asked, also know that your salary has to be proportional to the expenses you will be incurring.
Don’t go and be rambling in front of the VO. Be truthful all the way.
Good luck.

AfonjaBoston:
@ cinnamon the way you are so excited your thanksgiving tomorrow for church go sweet Bishop for belle

Lol on top visa o. You need to change your church

cinammon:

Although conference as a reason for travel does not really hold water again, my advice is make sure you know every detail about the conference, the organizers, who is sponsoring, most importantly what you do and how the conference relates to what you do/ why the conference is really important to you. You have to really demonstrate why you need to attend the conference.
Memorize your ds-160 well. They may not ask you all the questions you need to be able to give all the details but you can maximize the opportunity of whatever you are asked to provide the necessary details while keeping it short and smart. You must know the cost of the conference especially if it’s self sponsored and other expenses you will incure because you may be asked, also know that your salary has to be proportional to the expenses you will be incurring.
Don’t go and be rambling in front of the VO. Be truthful all the way.
Good luck.

thanks

cinammon:

Although conference as a reason for travel does not really hold water again, my advice is make sure you know every detail about the conference, the organizers, who is sponsoring, most importantly what you do and how the conference relates to what you do/ why the conference is really important to you. You have to really demonstrate why you need to attend the conference.
Memorize your ds-160 well. They may not ask you all the questions you need to be able to give all the details but you can maximize the opportunity of whatever you are asked to provide the necessary details while keeping it short and smart. You must know the cost of the conference especially if it’s self sponsored and other expenses you will incure because you may be asked, also know that your salary has to be proportional to the expenses you will be incurring.
Don’t go and be rambling in front of the VO. Be truthful all the way.
Good luck.

thanks

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United States of America has once again tightened Visa restriction on Nigerians declaring that the Green Card system which makes it possible for citizens to live and work in America has been scrapped. According to information gathered from a US agency on immigration, any Nigerian earning below N612, 000 or $1,700 per month would be denied Visa as they are henceforth considered ‘economic immigrants.’

The information also revealed that Nigerians seeking to travel to the US must provide compelling proofs of what can bring them back to the country while adjustment of status and overstaying would no longer be acceptable. It warned that henceforth, failure to maintain status could lead to future ban on entry to America and that violation of visa status makes one ineligible to change to marriage, school, work, health, asylum among others.

“If you are visiting the US and find that you want to extend your stay beyond the date on your I-94, you cannot file anything again, you cannot fill Form 1-539, application to extend or change Non immigration status with USCIS”, the agency added.

It would be recalled that without prior information or notice, the US Government launched a New Immigration Policy called “Build America.”

It’s a new merit base visa application system that seeks to increase the standard of scrutiny of visa application to prevent people of questionable reputation, economic immigrants and people without travel history from getting US visa.

Under this new rule, key changes have already been implemented without notice which includes End of Drop box (automatic visa renewal without interview for existing visa holders which has been cancelled while existing visa owners will now apply and be interviewed like everyone else when their visa expires.

Others are that applicants for B1 or B2 visas without adequate travel experience will now be automatically denied.

The rules are getting tougher here! Let us know your thoughts on this in the comment

Please how true is the above news?

pointednose:
VISA RESTRICTION| America Stops Visa For Nigerians Earning Below N612,000 Monthly https://m.scoopernews.com/detail?newsId=8859480&shareChannel=WhatsApp Download Scooper app to get latest news & Save data:
Others are that applicants for B1 or B2 visas without adequate travel experience will now be automatically denied.

The rules are getting tougher here! Let us know your thoughts on this in the comment

Please how true is the above news?

You know this is deceiving, get us a real link from USCIS or something verifiable.

seyewest:

You know this is deceiving, get us a real link from USCIS or something verifiable.

Abi o,have search through the web and other US immigration site but noting of such.abeg no de raise people BP unnecessarily o

pointednose:
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Please how true is the above news?

Fake news! I googled this! only 2 'Not to be trusted looking blog' posted about this! So i guess it's fake but if this eventually becomes the situation,Then this would be a very unfair standard to put on an African

abnot:


Okay . Thanks for your feedback .

Bro please, you have my pm...

UhnNah:


Fake news! I googled this! only 2 'Not to be trusted looking blog' posted about this! So i guess it's fake but if this eventually becomes the situation,Then this would be a very unfair standard to put on an African

look at d link Scooper news